Coach (Prop 28): Percussion Instructor: Front Ensemble - Independence High School

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% benefits coverage for employees &

Dental, vision, and medical benefits

Professional development

Competitive salaries

Job summary

East Side Union High School District seeks a skilled percussion specialist to support high school marching band and winter percussion programs. You will work with credentialed staff across sites, leading rehearsal prep, teaching music, and providing performance support for diverse student musicians.

In addition to a collaborative, student-centered environment, the district emphasizes career-ready skills, inclusive practices, and strong community engagement across seasonal productions.

Qualifications

• Experience in percussion pedagogy, rehearsal planning and implementation.
• Experience teaching high school-aged students.
• Experience teaching small and large group instruction.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an integral member of the production design team.
• Design and/or teach music designed for the show to the percussion members.
• Design and/or teach exercises specific to the percussion members.
• Coordinate staff responsibilities with other instructors.
• Assist the director with communicating program information to the Percussion members.
• Attend rehearsals and performances as scheduled with the director.
• Stay advised as to the director's goals and timelines for materials.

Skills

Percussion pedagogy

High school teaching

Group instruction

Job description

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Job Summary

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate percussion specialist to work with one or more of the district's high schools Marching Band and/or Winter Percussion programs. Throughout the production, the coach will work alongside the credentialed teacher at District High School, supporting students of varying skill levels. This role includes rehearsal preparation, instruction, and performance support at one or more school sites, contributing to a high-quality production for a diverse student body.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Experience in percussion pedagogy, rehearsal planning and implementation
• Experience teaching high school-aged students
• Experience teaching small and large group instruction.

Comments and Other Information

Key Tasks/Duties

• Participate as an integral member of the production design team
• Design and/or teach music designed for the show to the percussion members
• Design and/or teach exercises specific to the percussion members
• Coordinate staff responsibilities with other instructors
• Assist the director with communicating program information to the Percussion members
• Attend rehearsals and performances as scheduled with the director
• Stay advised as to the director's goals and agendas as to the timelines/deadlines for materials to be produced and/or learned by the students
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment Other Duties/Responsibilities: Seasonal tied to a specific season or production Marching Band=One season/production Winter Percussion=One season/production Key Tasks/Duties:
• Participate as an integral member of the production design team
• Design and/or teach music designed for the show to the percussion members
• Design and/or teach exercises specific to the percussion members
• Coordinate staff responsibilities with other instructors
• Assist the director with communicating program information to the Percussion members
• Attend rehearsals and performances as scheduled with the director
• Stay advised as to the director's goals and agendas as to the timelines/deadlines for materials to be produced and/or learned by the students
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment Other Duties/Responsibilities: Seasonal tied to a specific season or production Marching Band=One season/production Winter Percussion=One season/production

• Participate as an integral member of the production design team
• Design and/or teach music designed for the show to the percussion members
• Design and/or teach exercises specific to the percussion members
• Coordinate staff responsibilities with other instructors
• Assist the director with communicating program information to the Percussion members
• Attend rehearsals and performances as scheduled with the director
• Stay advised as to the director's goals and agendas as to the timelines/deadlines for materials to be produced and/or learned by the students
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment Other Duties/Responsibilities: Seasonal tied to a specific season or production Marching Band=One season/production Winter Percussion=One season/production